Abstract:
G-WADI aims to strengthen the global capacity to manage the water resources of arid and semi-arid areas. Its primary goal is to build an effective global community through integration of selected existing materials from networks, centers, organizations, and individuals who become members of G-WADI. The G-WADI service is a GIS server that allows users to search and access water resource data. The
... network promotes international and regional cooperation in the arid and semi-arid areas.
Specific objectives include:
• improved understanding of the special characteristics of hydrological systems and water management needs in arid areas
• capacity building of individuals and institutions, matching supply with need
• broad dissemination of understanding of water in arid zones to the user community and the public
• sharing data and exchanging experience to support research and sound water management
• raising awareness of advanced technologies for data provision, data assimilation, and system analysis
• promoting integrated basin management and the use of appropriate decision support tools. 
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